Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Crowthorne based Aztecs Basketball Club was founded in 1972 by a group of Bracknell 6th formers who were keen to continue playing basketball after their school days were over. Now one of the region's biggest clubs, it serves West Surrey, North Hampshire and Berkshire. The CrowthorneClub runs 4 mens and 2 ladies teams in the Wessex League, and still has 3 of its founder members active on the court. At the other end of the spectrum, new 6th former members ensure that the age range is as wide as possible. In season 2004-6, the Aztec Rage ladies team won the Wessex Ladies Division title, and the men's 1st team finished 4th in Wessex Division One.

A wide range of abilities is represented, from moderate 3rd division (there is no 4th division) to exciting junior international talent. Some Club members are content to play their match then visit the bar together, whilst others want to push their personal boundaries, and develop and improve their skills, fitness and teamwork. To that end, the CrowthorneClub has a number of designated training and team coaches.

During the main season, training sessions are held regularly, including a popular weekly "open" session on Thursday evenings in which many of the CrowthorneClub's members participate - both male and female. During the summer, the Club plays a more social, less competitive Summer League, in which ladies and men, young and old, strong and modest players are mixed in together. Summer fitness training sessions are held outside on astroturf for those who want to be physically sharp for the forthcoming season.

The club also has an active social life. The new bar, as one would expect, is popular after matches and training sessions, and in addition the Club organises quiz nights, tournaments, picnics, musical outings, a Christmas Dinner, and an end of season party.

The Club is based at the excellent Wellington College Sports Club, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7PT, tel 01344-444244, which has a fine double court sports hall, a new bar and many other fitness facilities.
Contact the Aztecs at the above address or via the Club website www.Aztecs-Basketball.co.uk .